My weapon of choice

Okay, I’ve been asked three times in the past 48 hours for this recipe, so here it is. Actually, I’m asked for it quite a bit, and I’ve been hesitant to relinquish it - not because I don’t want anyone else to know how to make these. Not at all. It’s simply that these are SO easy to make, my secret will be out. This is my tried-and-true fallback recipe anytime I need to bring anything anywhere, so I’m hoping I don’t start seeing five plates of these at parties. Just keep that in mind, will you, the next time I bring these to your house - be impressed, and still think these are hard to make.

BROWNIES
1/2 c butter, cut into pieces
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 c sugar
pinch of salt
2 eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c flour
3/4 c chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish. In a saucepan over low heat, combine butter and chocolate until melted, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in sugar and salt. Add eggs and vanilla and stir until well blended. Stir in flour until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into the dish and spread evenly. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 30 minutes (It’s important not to overbake). Let cool completely before cutting into squares.